Giving USA Report 2016
Giving USA 2016 was released on June 14, 2016. Total charitable giving in the U.S. rose an estimated 4.1% to more than $373 billion in 2015. Other key highlights include: For the first time in a...
View ArticleInsight Analysis. In God We Trust; All Others Bring Data
These words by Deming are often used by evangelists of the data sciences to make one specific point. Trust is not an effective strategy. But insight is. The modern major-gift fundraising program is at...
View ArticleResearch Verification is Mission Critical for Campaigns
Has your organization successfully completed a campaign, celebrated success, and immediately started planning for the next campaign? As fundraising professionals, we need to navigate these perpetual...
View ArticleAre You Keeping Score?
The business of fundraising has become big, but are we becoming Big Business? Arguably, the biggest change this generation has seen is the shift in our core business model. Historically, it was...
View ArticleHow to Survive Drowning in an Unwieldy Portfolio Hoard
In a recent APRA Overdrive survey, prospect development professionals were asked to choose their greatest pain point from a list that included finding prospects, managing metrics, program investment,...
View ArticleHappy “Independents” Day
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View ArticleMetrics That Really Work
After many years of analyzing nonprofits going into campaigns, we’ve seen three primary drivers for achieving substantial increases in production. Simply put these are who we see, how we see them, and...
View Article2016 Fundraising Analytics Survey Infographic
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View ArticleIntroducing BWF Insight
Bentz Whaley Flessner is pleased to announce a new consolidated division providing services in prospect development and analytics—BWF Insight. After ten years of success, BWF is retiring the name of...
View ArticleMaximizing Philanthropy: Counting vs. Accounting
In the midst of uncertainty caused by shrinking profit margins and limited resources, C-Suite interest in and reliance on cash flow generated by development shops has never been greater. As nine- and...
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